AAU play brings more openings and up tempo play, which is perfect for one of the top athletes in Oklahoma to showcase his natural gifts. From the jump in this contest, Richards was cleared for takeoff. Multiple times he forced turnovers, was off to the races and then put on a show with above the rim theatrical dunks. Caught a nasty oop during his first half highlight reel. And got on the offensive glass for a putback dunk.

The rising junior is fresh off a breakout season and 3A State Championship run with Millwood. His role this past season was a rim running, high energy player. Often doing the dirty work around the rim. Clearly he has the athleticism to be a wing or possibly even a two guard at the next level. Now AAU will give him the opportunity to play more on the perimeter and improve his all around game.

A bouncy wing-forward, who currently stars in his role for the top team in the state. Impressive verticality as a rim runner in transition and as a roll threat in the halfcourt. Hits the glass on both ends of the court, and plays fearless around the rim. Even puts his body on the line by taking charges. Seems to play with the “We > Me” mindset. Hunger and athleticism currently define his game, and it will be fun to watch the rest of his skillset continue to develop.

Bouncy forward, that plays the garbage man role well for the Falcons. Slide over and took a big charge in the first half. Quick off the floor to contest and blocks shots as well. Had an energizer dunk in the fourth quarter that helped spark the Falcons’ push to secure the win. Fun to watch athlete, who understands his role. And has the athletic foundation to continue to grow into more of a perimeter player.